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MANEA PARISH

e are pleased to report that the new The new construction will be fully sustainable
bus shelters are now fully installed, and have access for all groups irrespective of
Wand the new noticeboards will be abilities. The Parish Council will be seeking
installed in the shelters shortly. The Parish outside grant opportunities to pay for the
Council has once again had a busy period. There capital cost of the building. We are hoping to
are several new initiatives being undertaken for work closely with the Football Clubs and other
the forthcoming year including: interested organisations to ensure that the
building is used and viable.
The work to the new Maurice Short Community
Pavilion is now a step closer as we recently The Parish Council owns over 120 lamp
received the first draft proposals. The new posts - at least 50% of which are faulty and a
building will incorporate new changing facilities, substantial number are well past their lifespan.
a meeting room, catering, and vending hatch. Repairs are all too frequent and parts of the
The design also incorporates new storage village are often left with no lights. The Parish
facilities and new outdoor toilet facilities. Council recognises that adequate street lighting

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